Where Bitters Past commentary lurks. Oh, you lucky things
Into the lion’s den. And it’s pink.
If this cage’s a-rockin’, don’t come a-knockin’.
‘Tis a Bitters Past update. Go read!
Bitters Past update! In which Nwar is trying to drive home a point. The way a sledgehammer is trying to tap on a nail. He’s not really about the whole subtlety thing, y’ know.
Okay, Nwar, we get it. Thank you.
In case you’re curious, here’s a ref pic I did for part of that page’s first panel!
I’m sparing you the ref pic for Ehrlend. Basically it went like this:
“M! Are you busy?”
“No, what’s up?”
“I need you on your knees.”
“On my knees?“
“Yeah, I need reference pics.”
“Uhhhh . . . what for?”
“Drawing.”
“Ohhhhhh. Okay.”
The part that cracks me up was his intense sense of relief when I said it was for drawing. I don’t know what else he was thinking.
Bitters Past update! In which you see how utterly dazzling Ehrlend is when he chooses to be. Well, actually, he is just by default anyway. He can’t help it, it’s in his blood.
And we liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiike it.
Speaking of dazzling, for those of you who’ve missed it, check out this awesome play-by-play of Breaking Dawn. Cracks. Me. UP.
Bitters Past update! In which Blitz learns you really can’t trust anybody these days. It’s enough to make a girl grab a big stick. Or even a splinter. I guess you could do more damage with a splinter.
On other news, only six spots left on my sketch card list! Speak up quick if you want an original Marvel Masterpieces II artist proof card!
Bitters Past update! In case you’ve forgotten what Ehrlend means by Blitz handling Nwar so “indelicately” earlier, here’s a li’l reminder.
So, yes, obviously Nwar doesn’t like to be reminded about that.
There’s an upcoming shot that was giving me trouble because of body placement, so I took reference pics to help. Will see about maybe showing them here so that you folks can compare!
Bitters Past update! You’d never guess from this page that Blitz and Nwar would eventually end up bosom buds.
. . . Well, in a manner of speaking.
Before you say “Um, yeah, ow,” let me just say: You ain’t seen nothin’ yet.
Yeah, it’s going to hurt for a bit.
In other words, it’s a Bitters Past update. Go read!
And if you want additional pages of the mayhem, don’t forget the Friendly Neighbourhood Tip Jar!
Hey, did you know Bitters Past resumes its updates today? Because it does!
I figured we’d return with this nice peaceful interlude of a page, before the kickerbashery goes in full-force next week. Just to ease you into the swing of things.
P.S. I inserted some names of real-life pals in that fourth panel. You know who you are. I am sorely tempted to have scenes where the agents hunt you guys down. ;D
In case you’ve missed the comic update news here, Bitters Past kicks off its return August 6! Some things to look forward to: a lot of ouchie moments. I’m trying to avoid breaking bones as much as possible, and you have no idea how logistically tricky that is.
Also announced on the update rundown was the introduction of the Friendly Neighbourhood Tip Jar! If you’ve ever wanted more than just one Bitters Past update per week, there’s a way to change that. For every $100 in tip jar donations, you’ll get an additional update the following week. Good things all around!
On other news, so far there have been no winners for the Bitters Past contest. If you still want a chance to win some original art, try your hand before it ends Aug 1!
UPDATE: Sorry, the Bitters Past contest is over! Tune in at some future date when I’ll bring it back again. In the meantime, go read the comic!
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